Immediately call 911 any time there is an emergency or you feel your safety or health is threatened. If you have a doubt, call 911. For non-emergency Fire Department related questions, call 501-321-6970.

When you have agricultural materials that need to be burned, a "Burn Permit" is required. Only agricultural materials (no trash) may be burned.

Residential - Free, available seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.A Burn Permit must be obtained by the owner or occupant of the residential property where the burning will take place. Proof of ownership or occupancy must be verified by driver license, ID card, or recent utility bill statement. The Burn Permit may only be used as per the conditions on the permit.

Commercial - $25, available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.All commercial or second party persons wishing to burn must obtain a commercial burn permit for $25 through the Fire Marshall’s office. In some cases, the Fire Marshall may need to visually inspect the site and or materials to be burned. The Burn Permit may only be used as per the conditions on the permit. Burn Permits can be obtained from the Central Fire Station only at 310 Broadway Avenue between Olive and Orange streets.

Use the information on the fire stations page to determine which fire station is closest to your home. Remember, in an emergency, the closest available resource will respond regardless of where it is normally assigned.

Basically, a fire engine carries the hose and pumps the water that firefighters use to extinguish fires. A fire truck has a large ladder and numerous other specialized tools used to perform rescues and other tasks that support the firefighters who are attacking the fire.

It is the means by which commanders and other units identify one another when communicating with them, especially at an emergency when there are multiple units involved. The numbers and striping are made from reflective tape making the apparatus more visible at night for safety.

The application process to become a firefighter is handled by the City of Hot Spring Human Resources Department. Applications to become firefighter are taken on yearly basis normally in the early spring. For more information call 501-321-6841.

Any time your smoke detector goes off, it's important to pay attention. If it's sounding its loud alarm because it senses the presence of smoke, check your home thoroughly. If you smell smoke and are unable to locate a fire, call 9-1-1 and we'll send an engine to make sure that a fire isn't smoldering in a hidden area; and it won't cost anything. If you don't smell smoke, the detector may be reacting to the presence of dust, steam, or a small insect or spider. Dust and bugs can be removed by a vacuum cleaner. If steam from a nearby shower is affecting your smoke detector regularly, move the detector to a different spot.

If the detector is just chirping, thumping, or buzzing, it probably means that the battery is low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Without a working battery, a smoke detector can’t do its job and the risk of dying in a fire increases greatly.